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Madibo banned for five matches after breaking Ismael Kone’s leg in World Cup clash

Qatar’s Assim Madibo received a five-match ban for serious foul play after a tackle that broke Canada midfielder Ismael Kone’s leg in their World Cup group match. Kone underwent surgery, and Madibo apologized to him in person; the ban sidelines Madibo for Qatar’s remaining World Cup games.

via Al Jazeera|

#canada-soccer #ismael-kone #madibo

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Madibo ban sparks debate: punishment tied to injury, not the foul

An opinion piece argues FIFA overreached with a five-game ban for Assim Madibo for a late foul on Ismaël Kone; the foul appeared late but not malicious, and critics say the punishment focuses on the injury outcome rather than the challenge itself, noting inconsistencies with other suspensions and urging an appeal or reversal.

via The New York Times|

#disciplinary-code #fifa #kone